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firmly on the head, and the back portion of the comb to follow the curve of the neck. Judges at our Show 
place the most weight on mere size of comb, mostly awarding prizes to the birds with the largest combs. 
This is a mistake, for body, shape, carriage, and size should come first. Anyone can breed excellent smali, 
Minorcas, with plenty of comb ; but all breeders know how difficult it is to produce birds of all-iound 
merit, and still retain size. I have had Minorcas for over 14 years, and lay claim to the honour of being che 
first to exhibit the Modern, or New Type, in N.S.W." 
Schedule for Judging Minorca Fowls. 
General Characteristics. — Cock, 
Head. — Long and broad, so as to carry the comb erect. 
Beak. — Fair length, strong and stout at base. 
Comb. — Single, large, evenly serrated, perfectly upright, set firmly on the head, straight in front, free 
from any twist or thumb mark, reaching well to the back of the head, moderately rough in texture, free from 
side sprigs. 
Wattles. — Long, and well rounded at the extremities. 
Face. — ^Fine in quality, free from white, and as free from hairy feathers as possible. 
Ear-lobes. — Medium in size, smooth, flat, fitting closely, and almond-shaped. 
Eyes. — Full and sparkling. 
Nech. — Long, nicely arched, with full, flowing hackle. 
Body. — Broad at shoulders, square, and compact. 
Back. — Broad, and of good length. 
Wings. — Fairly long, well carried closely to the body. 
Breast. — Full, prominent, and well rounded. 
Thighs^ Legs, and Feet. — Medium length, and strong ; four toes on each foot. 
Tail. — Full, sickles long, well curved, and tail carried well back. 
Size. — Medium. 
Carriage. — Smart, upright, and graceful. 
Weight. — From 6 to 9 lbs. 
General Characteristics. — Hen. 
Head. — Long and broad. 
Beak. — Fair length, strong and stout at base. 
Comb. — Single, fair size, evenly serrated, arched, drooping well down over one side of the face, fairly 
rough in texture, free from side sprigs. 
Wattles. — Long, and well rounded at the extremities. 
Face. — Fine in quality, free from white, and as free from hairy feathers as possible. 
Ear-lobes. — Medium in size, smooth, flat, fitting closely, and almond-shaped. 
Eyes. —Full and sparkling. 
Neck. — Long, and nicely arched. 
Body. — Broad at shoulders, square, and compact. 
Back.—Bxo&d, and of good length. 
Wings. — Fairly long, well carried closely to the body. 
Breast. — Full, prominent, and well rounded. 
Thighs, Legs, and Feet. — Medium length, and strong ; four toes on each foot. 
Tail. — Close fitting, and carried well back. 
Size. — Medium. 
Carriage. — Smart and graceful. 
Weight. — Yxom. 5 to 7 lbs. 
